Male Head
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Male Head

TitleMale Head
ArtistAfghanistan or Pakistan Ancient region of Gandhara
Date2nd/3rd century 2nd century
MediumStucco
Classificationbust/head
OriginGandhara Gandhara
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Phillips
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Male Head” is a work by Afghanistan or Pakistan Ancient region of Gandhara, dated 2nd/3rd century. It is executed in stucco and classified as bust/head. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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